✨Whaling City Sound on 4/22/24 JazzWeek chart: 🎸Peter Hand’s “Blue Topaz” #13, 🎹Greg Murphy’s “You Remind Me” #20

✨Whaling City Sound on 4/22/24 JazzWeek chart: 🎸Peter Hand’s “Blue Topaz” #13, 🎹Greg Murphy’s “You Remind Me” #20

Peter Hand‘s Blue Topaz

  • From blues to R&B to jazz, Peter Hand’s guitar magic knows no bounds.
  • Original compositions, jazz classics reborn, and Latin/Brazilian jams await.
  • Teaming up with jazz legends like Eddie Allen and Don Braden, it’s a star-studded affair.
  • With bassist Harvie S and drummer Steve Johns laying down the groove, it’s a party.
  • And let’s not forget the soulful touch of tenor saxophonist Houston Person.

 Greg Murphy’s You Remind Me

  • A heartfelt ode to love and the moments that make life beautiful.
  • Featuring an ensemble led by Obasi Akoto on bass and Steve Johns on drums.
  • With Zach Brock’s enchanting violin and the velvet vocals of Malou Beauvoir & Frank Lacy.
  • Recorded at the legendary Van Gelder Studios, it’s pure magic.
  • Dedicated to Murphy’s late wife Nancy, it weaves a tapestry of memories.

Coming soon: 5/24/24 release:  Fernando Huergo Big Band: Relentless

  • Musical exploration inspired by Luke Mogelson’s insights in The New Yorker.
  • Huergo’s compositions reflect societal struggles: oppression, discrimination, and environmental challenges.
  • Stellar lineup led by Fernando Huergo, featuring exceptional musicians like Jeff Claassen, Billy Buss, and more.
  • Album features tracks like “Ornette” and “La Vida Sigue,” reflecting on jazz legends and life after the pandemic.
  • Arrangements showcase the talents of musicians like Billy Buss, Yulia Musayelyan, and Allan Chase, contributing to the depth of the album.

Eric Wyatt wraps up recording at Van Gelder Studios with Jeff Tain Watts for next WCS Release!

Eric Wyatt wraps up recording at Van Gelder Studios with Jeff Tain Watts for next WCS Release!

 

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IT was Amazing to Record my new CD with Master drummer Jeff Tain Watts ,but here is the moment i will remember the Most!!!

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4 Horn Harmony on Chris Lowery,s tune with @theocroker @thechrisloweryexperience @cliftone1

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Greg Abate wraps up recording for next WCS release featuring Kenny Barron!

Greg Abate wraps up recording for next WCS release featuring Kenny Barron!

 

Greg wrapped up recording at the legendary Van Gelder studios in New Jersey this weekend!  The band consisted of Kenny BarronDezron Douglas, and Johnathan Blake with the release slated for a 2021 release.

 

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